Contech Truss Pipe®
Truss Pipe®
TRUSS PIPE®
Gravity Sewer Pipe with 200 psi Stiffness
TRUSS PIPE® is a thermoplastic composite, double-wall pipe with concentric inner and outer walls braced by a truss-type structure. The truss voids are filled with lightweight Mearlcrete for additional stiffness and compressive strength.
The result is a semi-rigid pipe that provides 200 psi minimum pipe stiffness and unparalleled deflection – the ideal thermoplastic gravity sewer PVC pipe.
Traditional rigid pipe materials can rupture when subjected to non-uniform loading, as they lack the ability to adjust to trench load variations. TRUSS PIPE combines high stiffness with flexibility; allowing it to resist variable loads while maintaining shape control.
And with more than forty years of in-service use and hundreds of millions of feet installed, TRUSS PIPE is the unchallenged performer. TRUSS PIPE’s glossy smooth interior with a Manning’s “n” value of 0.009 reduces internal flow resistance.
Truss pipe can be installed in variable trench conditions to more than 40 feet and withstand h-20 live loading with less than one feet of cover. Its strength, stiffness, joint tightness, durability, and economy have made truss pipe the choice for engineers, specifiers, and contractors.
INFORMATION
FEATURES
- Watertight joints
- Manning’s “n” of .009
- 200 psi minimum pipe stiffness
- Made from thermoplastic PVC
- Unique double-wall pipe with concentric inner and outer walls braced by a truss-type structure
BRAND
Contech
PRODUCT TYPE
Pipe
TRUSS PIPE PROPERTIES
- Standard length is 12.5’
- Available in 8”, 10”, 12”, and 15” diameters
TRUSS PIPE JOINTS
- Gasketed joint
- Solvent-weld joints meet ASTM D3212 or ASTM 2680 performance requirements
TRUSS PIPE APPLICATIONS
- Sanitary sewers
- Leachate collection systems
- Roadway/runway underdrains
- House service and lateral pipes
TRUSS PIPE FOR SANITARY SEWERS
When you’re looking for pipe strength on a demanding sewer project, TRUSS PIPE is the solution. Compared in strength to pipes like Ductile Iron and C-900, TRUSS PIPE® offers strength, durability, and reliability at a fraction of the cost.
BENEFITS
- Easier to install, faster installation
- Fewer joints, faster installation, reduced cost
- Manning’s “n” = 0.012, equal to concrete pipe
- Shown to be equivalent to reinforced concrete pipe
- No special tools or skills required, faster installation, reduced cost
MATERIAL
PVC Polyvinyl chloride
PRODUCTION
Made in USA
ADVANTAGES
AGENCY/REGULATORY GUIDANCE
Our team is ready to provide you with expert advice and assistance on local regulatory requirements, resulting in faster approvals.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Our engineers can assist by providing product specific engineering calculations such as hydraulics, buoyancy, foundation reactions, and unit sizing.
SITE SPECIFIC DRAWINGS
Our engineers can provide site-specific drawings for proposals, project meetings, and submittals, helping you be more efficient with your time.
COST ESTIMATES
We can quickly provide engineer’s cost estimates to assist with your solution selection process.
SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT
Our engineers can review your requirements, weigh all options, and recommend the optimal solution to integrate with your site designs.
ON-SITE ASSISTANCE
Contractors know time is money, so we provide preconstruction meetings, delivery coordination, and on-site installation support to ensure a timely, smooth installation.
